One of the most important and easiest ways to enhance the beauty of the house is to select a good and striking front door as it gives the very first impression for anyone looking at or entering the house. Apart form the actually door itself, a lot of hardware is available to fix with the door – these can be door knobs, door hinges, latches, dead bolts, levers, door viewers and a lot of other things. Along with selecting the appropriate door, it is important to select the correct and suitable hardware of the correct style and function with keeping the security of the home in mind. Door knobs and levers are the most commonly sought door hardware.
There are many options for anyone planning to change or to fix new doors and door hardware. One can choose the suitable door and required furniture based on the color, design, finish, cost and security purposes. Door hinges are part of door hardware that connects the door to the frames. These are available in different of finishes like antique brass, satin nickel, oil brushed bronze etc.
Door knobs are normally used along with locks to provide a handle for anyone to open the door. Door knobs are generally circular in shape but are also available in other shapes like egg-shape, square, oval etc. Door knobs also act as door handles in most situations. They are usually in brass, iron or steel. There are also special types of door knobs made of crystal, glass, mosaics etc., Specialized and custom door knobs or antique door knobs are also available to satisfy individual and special tastes and requirements.
Door knockers are another accessory and important part of door furniture. These come in very beautiful shapes and colors and are normally ornamental. These are also available in modern, trendy and minimalist design. These are normally made of metal, but ceramic or glass ones are also available.
Along with the aesthetic look, the doors also play an important part in the security of a home. So security should be kept in mind while selecting or planning for a door. Various kinds of locks, spring locks or bolts are available. Dead bolts are normally preferred by people who want better security. Door viewers or peep holes provide additional level of security for anyone in the home, as they can see who is outside, without opening the door. This is important when elderly people or children are present at home.
These days electronic and push button locks are available which provide extra security to the home. These can be placed near the doors and one can lock the door by entering a secret security key in the electronic lock. The door can be opened only if the secret key is reentered. This provides good security for those who travel frequently and might have to leave their house locked.
Door levers and door stoppers form the rest of the door furniture. Many choices are available in these too for anyone planning to fix or repair a door.
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HUNDREDS of crystal knobs…
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Here's wallpaper that looks like paint peeling off of wood:
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You might also look at some wall murals for a unique effect:
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I love "castle view" or "Overlooking the Canal" for you.
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next one plz
The tone is cliche… you should try to vary it up… it sounds very played out as well as written by a very mediocre audience… add some characters that are more than 2-dimensional… make them more like real people… make them inconsistent… make them not able to be described in a couple of sentences….however, it is quite enjoyable and it is clear you did put hard work into it… try to incorporate some literary devices into it as well as well as irony and foreshadowing, as well as symbols, motifs, and themes… also I know that its hard to understand. but u should try not to make it sound like you are talking to someone… it sounds like a children's book like Animorphs
ok: looking at this again Id say it is good for a 13 yr old
Please, I beg you, don't say things like 'second of all' 'lastly' 'which explains why'. You are writing a story. Not an essay.
'Far background' is awkward phrasing.
I'd love to help more, because your story sounds quite decent. If you e-mail it to me, I'll give you a full critique later.
Hot air balloons because my hubby and I met my 1st day @ a new job. We were both married to someone else. I'd been married 13 yrs. and had 2 small children. The day I met this man, I went home that nite and told my kids dad I wanted out. That nite, he moved to the couch, 2 weeks later, he was gone so I moved the kids to an apt. It was scary but I just did it. Have no clue why but shortly the other man left his wife, moved to an apt. and we started seeing each other. We had to keep it a secret because we worked together at a police dept. He was a sargeant, I was dispatch, and it we were not divorced yet, which was against the policies and procedures manual. We did end up getting caught and called in the chief's office where he asked us if the rumor was true. Of course we said it was true and we intended to continue seeing each other. This meant one of us had to leave which could have been devastating for me as a single (almost) mom. But then the chief said we were his two favorite officers, then he looked right at me and said there was another position at a dept. 10 min. away. He had already secured the job for me and negotiated more pay than he was giving me! So we kept dating, still secretly until, finally our divorces were final! Our first date out in public, was at a hot air balloon festival. We were working security there and after we closed the gate, he and I got to ride the ferris wheel holding hands. The ride stopped at the top, we looked down, and there was the chief, and all our co-workers, looking up at us, waving and clapping. The next day, they arranged for us to go up in a balloon with champagne and best wishes painted inside the hot air balloon! We have now been together 18 years, though he has been serving in Iraq for 26 months for the US DEPT. of STATE. He is in charge of all the training of Iraq police. Already been shot 3 x. Once in Viet Nam, once at police dept, and now once in Iraq! He must be like a cat with 9 lives! So I wait and pray for his safe return some day! How was that for the longest answer EVER??!!
ooh, thats really good! very descriptive. i like it a whole lot.
Oh wow! that was really good! highly entertaining, and suspenseful. I'm a sucker for suspense.
My only suggestion, the mother is sickly, correct? I don't know what year this is, or how old the mother is, but she doesn't speak with much eloquence. She seems to have no authority over her own daughter. I don't know if that is what you are looking for or not, but thats what I got out of it.
Also, the last bit, it is unclear. Does the mother fall off the bed? does sally pull her off?
Oh, yeah, this might just be my own personal preference, but I hate the name Sally. It is just, gah. I think names have a lot of meaning, and are very important to characters. I'm just not getting much out of 'Sally'.
It's interesting thus far. But it's really redundant and you need to show more rather then just tell.I hate when people write:
Matt was very angry."What do you mean by that?" he asked.
Instead I'd rather see something like:
Matt's eyes narrowed and his body beacame rigid. "What do you mean by that?" he asked thur clenched teeth.
When I go to purchase a book I read the first 2-5 pages. If your writing style continued that long I would just put it down and walk away.
Prologue
I was in shock. No words could pass my lips, nor come to mind for I was overcome with a sharp, terrifying pain in my stomach that made me wish I could curl up into a ball and stay in the darkness forever.
How could a human be so cruel? Aren’t they known for their kindness?Where was this empathy I had heard so much about? How could a being supposively filled with love and mercy turn me into… this?! I had gone from a body filled with pain and an empty mind to racing thoughts and an undying need for revenge.
Chapter 1: I was Found
I couldn’t see, my eyes were sealed shut as if someone took a blowtorch and melted them together. My legs felt heavy, too heavy to move. I wouldn't have been aware of them had it not been for pain, every nerve screamed like a thousand innocent souls burning in the eternal fire. It was an agnozing pain I would never forget, a pain that would fuel my vengences in the days (years) to come.
I could hear laughter in the far background, an evil and horrible laugh that made my heart go cold. Fear overcame me. I was going to die. And not a peaceful death during my golden age that most people wished for but a slow aggnozing death that would make my last moments on earth filled with saddness and fear.
I wished someone would come to my rescue, for the only hope I had right now was for someone to find me and free me from this unearthly torture. The pain came again and with it a moment of clarity. Metal was being attached to my skin. I could feel the tears swelling up in my eyes as I screamed for help. Then, I suddenly became silent. Exhaustion won out, my mind, my body could only take so much.
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When it comes to writing you and I have a common problem of writing in past and present tense. Hope you don't mind my changes, I just wanted to give you an idea of what I believe to be a better structure for your story and give you examples of the redundency that I weeded out.
I think you will get a better price for your items by locating an architectural salvage company in your area. These people buy and resell such items to interior designers, period rennovators and people restoring vintage homes. Gernerally, they pay top dollar because these items are not just junk to them, nor to those of us seeking say, that 1950s crystal and brass door handle. Most that I've dealt with will come out to your location, some will even remove the piece so as not to damage or devalue it and haul it away to be restored for resale.
I'd have to agree with the first answerer's answer, it is an editors nightmare. I used to write similarly like this, but I've improved a bit, or at least I like to think so. Anyways, you need a bit brushing up on the grammar side of writing. A lot of stuff here has been done before, the basic concept has been done, maybe not exactly, but basically. But keep on writing, this could end up being better than displayed here. Another thing I like to point out, there isn't much to judge here. I guess your better off writing a lot more, and have someone read it then. What I'd suggest is trying posting it on website, a writer's online community, where you can get people review. The thing, don't suspect there to be a lot of review, it takes time. Also, they can be sometimes harsh, sometimes.
Try this out —> http://www.writerscafe.org/
OMG!! THAT IS JUST AMAZING!!! It isn't exactly disturbing maybe a little but not a whole lot. I LOVE IT!! I love were its going its just great!!
I would choose simple theme and try to incorporate it into your accents, rugs, vases, throw pillows, whatever. Just pick a theme you like, violins, old world maps, i would keep it simple since your colors are already so rich, try to bring in some cooler colors to offset the boldness of it, and remember more space will always look better than more junk. lol. Keep it classy and refined, but still bring in some objects and whatever art you like that makes you feel good about the space. Actually, i think i would bring in some delicate romantic looking ivory throws and throw pillows, and choose artwork with some earthy colors like deep reds and browns. This will bring out all your nice wood stuff in the room, and burgundy around the bottom of the wall. Bring in some art with maybe some outdoor themes, and you've got yr. green and brown tied in. That should bring it all together nicely.
I love it! PLease post more sooner than soon
Well I read it! I liked it too! Although I don't know about it getting published, it's an interesting read. Only a few spelling errors and if I found this on some online fiction site like http://www.fictionpress.com I would definitely put it on Story Alert so I could know when the next chapter was out.
Maybe you could post it online instead, so you could get more feedback and actually know what the readers are thinking. (I've noticed that since there are so many random stories (a lot bad) on there, it takes a little time for people to find any of those little gems hidden away. Let your story become a gem!)
I don't want to make you feel bad but this short story or book that you're writing should be treated like your baby. I know you want good criticism but along with good people on this site, there are also people who will try and steal your story. You need to entrust critcism with people close to you.
I did read the first little bit and it sounds pretty good. You may want to do some research if you already haven't to make sure your parts on paralysis is accurate. You can look in encyclopedia's, medical sites, personal sites like maybe Christopher Reeves, or maybe people you personally know. Medical journals or magazines may be a good source, too. Reader's love accuracy or else they will get bored real quick if they know your info is inaccurate.
You should do research on blind people as well. Even though they have endured the loss of one sense they learn through other senses how to do things that seeing people can do. There senses are stronger, too. You should do research on them, too. Research is a very good tool for writers. It can be fun and interesting.
Criticism can come from a teacher or a past teacher, parent, friend, editor, local writing group,neighbor, and many other sources. Just be careful.